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Nearby Subway Stops

Prices

Payment Methods

Special Features

Brunch - Weekend

Delivery

Lunch

Outdoor Dining

Take-Out

Reservations Not Required

Alcohol

Beer and Wine Only

Reservations

Not Accepted

Delivery Area

35th Ave. to 25th Ave., 45th St. to 21st St.

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You might flit by this frumpy storefront, dismissing it as just another cupcake parlor. That would be a grave mistake. Inside, past the cupcakes and “Insane Homemade Brownies,” the delicate art of panini pressing is practiced almost clandestinely and with a high degree of finesse by Darren Lawless, who worked at Oceana and Lavagna in the East Village. In addition to panini, there’s a wide range of snacky items, like marinated sardines with smoked tomato and chili vincotto, and an egg-salad crostini judiciously drizzled with truffle oil. At night, they dim the lights and place candles on the tabletops like an Astoria version of the late, great ’ino.
— Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld